Reply #53: McCain got a bounce with Palin [View All]

I never thought it was a great idea to underestimate her. She's a skilled speaker and is popular in AK. She's also freaking insane and unfortunately many people don't know that. They just hear she's popular in AK and that she's a tough woman that has several kids and got "unfairly attacked by the media". It's frustrating, but getting depressed over a set of numbers that constantly change is pointless.

Also, it's worth noting that the party that has the latter convention usually has an advantage. That's been the case in the past and is today as well.

If you're depressed, go work for the campaign. Have some conversations with real people. Maybe you'll agree with many. It's possible you won't as well. If you don't live in a state where you feel your work won't matter as much (I think there are many states out there this year that are potential picks so I wouldn't let polls determine your involvement), work for a senate or congressional candidate.

But don't get depressed over poll numbers. Get depressed by electoral results if you want, but we're certainly not there...